Gracie and Boo are both very vocal, but not in a yappy sort of way. They will bark or growl to give warning if they see or hear someone at the house. Gracie will also bark at pedestrians or bicyclist when we are in the car. She's very good at warning people to stay away from her family.
But they also yammer, chatter, woof, whine and many other types of noises when talking to us. Talk about people thinking you are 'that crazy dog lady'
They talk to me all the time when we are out and I, of course, talk back to them. I can so tell what they are focusing on most of the time and often their speeches end with an obvious question mark. Boo asking to go outside, Gracie asking for a treat. Then there are the statements..."Daddy's home!" "Play with me!" I love their talking and I hope they never stop.